Ophir California

The 1861 Directory of Ophir, California, lists a diverse range of residents including miners, farmers, merchants, and professionals. Notable figures include John Arkwell and D. B. Curtis, both miners, and D. B. Bickford, a lawyer. Main Street hosts various businesses such as Choate D. as a merchant and Hathaway W. as a watchmaker. The community is further supported by services from a physician, a preacher, and a hotel keeper. This directory encapsulates the economic and social fabric of Ophir during the gold rush era.